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Flights from Port Moresby to Lae

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Cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Lae

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 7 Dec - 13 Dec
£131
December
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 6.02 PGK
1 PGK = 0.17 GBP
Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 190 mi

Book your Port Moresby to Lae flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Port Moresby to Lae (Papua New Guinea) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £131, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Airports and airlines on the Port Moresby–Lae route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

The weather in Lae

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Lae, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly 22ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 22ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: August
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Port Moresby to Lae

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Port Moresby to Lae:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lae. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Port Moresby to Lae

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Port Moresby to Lae?
When you fly from Port Moresby to Lae the average price is £91. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Port Moresby to Lae at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Port Moresby to Lae is 131 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Lae?
The most popular months to book a flight from Port Moresby to Lae are February, August and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Port Moresby to Lae?
The best time of the year to go to Lae when flying from Port Moresby depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Lae from Port Moresby in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Port Moresby - Lae.
How long does the flight take to go from Port Moresby to Lae?
The total flight time between Port Moresby and Lae is of around 1 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 190.25 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Lae compared to Port Moresby?
While in Port Moresby temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Lae can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 25º ºC in Lae, compared to the 26º ºC average in Port Moresby.

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